Author name: Bourbon Lens Team

Jake Lewellen is the co-host and co-founder of Bourbon Lens, one of America's leading bourbon and whiskey podcasts. Born and raised in Kentucky, Jake has spent over seven years exploring the world of American whiskey — from the legendary distilleries of Bardstown and Frankfort to the craft producers nobody's heard of yet. With more than 380 episodes under his belt, Jake brings an encyclopedic knowledge of bourbon history, distillery craft, and the people shaping America's native spirit. When he's not recording, he's hunting allocated bottles, attending industry events, and convincing Scott to try one more dram. Jake is a finalist for the Bardstown Bourbon Company Worlds Top Whiskey Taster which pitted bourbon lovers from around the world in a unique sensory tasting experience.

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Bourbon and Whiskey News

Jeptha Creed Marks 10th Anniversary with Rodney Atkins Concert, New Bourbon, and Paws of War Partnership

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Jammin’ at Jeptha brings live country music, an exclusive anniversary bourbon, and a charitable donation to the Shelbyville distillery October 10 SHELBYVILLE, Ky. — Jeptha Creed Distillery is marking a decade in business with Jammin’ at Jeptha, an anniversary concert featuring multi-platinum country artist Rodney Atkins on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the distillery’s grounds […]

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Filmland Spirits Unveils First American Single Malt, The Malted Mummy

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Horror-themed whiskey brand debuts an 86-proof single malt aged five years in Oak IPA barrels, premiering at BrewzleFest August 29 LOS ANGELES — Filmland Spirits has unearthed its first American Single Malt: The Malted Mummy, an 86-proof Straight American Whiskey made from 100 percent malted barley and aged five years in Oak IPA barrels. The

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Bardstown Bourbon Company Unveils 2026 Discovery and Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish

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Two limited fall releases pair a 99-point Scotch-cask finish with a bold new blend — both hitting shelves nationwide August 21 BARDSTOWN, Ky. — Bardstown Bourbon Company is rolling out its 2026 annual releases: 2026 Discovery and Lochs of Jura Barrel Finish, two limited-edition whiskeys that approach innovation from opposite directions. Lochs of Jura leans

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Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

Five Minute Fridays Returns with a Deep Dive on Rabbit Hole’s Chocolate Malt Bourbon, Raceking

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In the latest Bourbon Lens Five Minute Fridays episode, Jake Lewellen reviews Rabbit Hole Raceking, a five-grain Kentucky Straight Bourbon built around a double chocolate malt recipe that lands closer to cold brew coffee than dessert.

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Whiskey Lens Episode 3: Independent Bottling and Single Casks with ImpEx Beverage Founder Sam Filmus

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In the latest Whiskey Lens episode, Jake Lewellen sits down with ImpEx Beverage’s Sam Filmus to explore how independent bottlers are reshaping American access to rare Scotch, tasting a Teaninich and a cask-strength Ardmore along the way. Bourbon Lens’s Whiskey Lens series continues with Episode 3, a deep dive into independent bottling and single casks

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